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When rain is accompained by a thunderstorm, the collected rain water will have a `pH`:

A

influenced by occurrence of thunderstorm

B

depends upon the amount of dust in water

C

slightly lower than that of rainwater without thunderstorm

D

slightly higher than that when thunderstorm is not there

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C
Thunderstorm produces acidic oxides which on dissolution in water form acidic rains i.e., `pH lt 7`.
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